About the Plastic Free July Foundation

Plastic Free July in a nutshell...

The Plastic Free July Foundation’s mission is to build a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling. Our vision is a world without plastic waste. Over 2 million people from 159 countries are choosing to be part of our annual Plastic Free July challenge, reducing their consumption of single-use plastics in July and beyond.

This July, we’re calling for all global citizens to collectively address on of the world’s greatest environmental challenges, plastic waste. Join our global movement by taking up the challenge to #choosetorefuse and go #plasticfreejuly. ​

The Plastic Free July campaign raises awareness of our growing plastic waste problem and supports behaviour change by helping people to avoid single-use (disposable) plastic. But it's not just about changing our own behaviour, we want to scale our impact by sharing solutions and be part of a wider movement for change. Community groups, businesses, schools and other organisations can also participate in Plastic Free July - get started with our handy toolbox of resources.From a humble office initiative in 2011 started by the WMRC Earth Carers in Perth, Australia the Plastic Free July Foundation is now a independent not-for-profit Foundation. We are a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and registered and eligible to receive grants from the Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF).